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• The UK is home to many migrants from around the world, who come there for studies, work, and business purposes
• With migration also comes the accommodation point as well
• Immigrants often wonder – “How does the accommodation work in the UK for foreigners?”
• In this blog, our experts have simplified the Housing troubles faced by migrants in the UK for migrants coming to work or to do business
• Our useful guide also takes into account the Housing troubles faced by migrants who are professionals and entrepreneurs in the UK

• Workers and business owners tend to spend their maximum time searching for a place to rent and consult many real estate agents during this process
• As per the rental rules in the UK, a tenant is required to stay for a minimum period of 6 months
• In case, the tenant decides to switch their place of accommodation before 6 months, they are required to pay a penalty to their landlord, this makes it more crucial and the person has to be sure of every aspect before finalizing any property
• Another important concern is, accessibility of shops, entertainment areas, schools/colleges and safety in and around the vicinity where the person decides to reside
• It should also not be too far from the place of work/business
• Some migrants show more inclination towards getting an apartment that is closer to the people from their community/country
• Especially for foreign entrepreneurs looking to rent a place in the UK, it is a challenge to prove the subsistence of their business
• The profits keep fluctuating during the initial stage. This makes it difficult for foreign entrepreneurs to submit financial evidence that demonstrates enough availability of funds and regular flow of income

Immigrants who bring their dependents (partner and/or children) along with them to the UK, need to be extra mindful of the policies stated under the UK Visa Accommodation Requirements.

• A person bringing only their partner will require a 1-bedroom apartment
• A couple who has a child aged from 1 to 10 years can share a 1-bedroom apartment with their child
• However, if the child is above 10 years of age, the couple will require a sufficient sized 2-bedroom apartment (to accommodate the couple and the child separately)
• The UK visa accommodation requirements get even more complicated if the migrant is bringing in a pet or an elderly person along with them

Despite the Housing troubles faced by migrants, here are the Solutions To Accommodation Problems in the UK

• Our Prop-Tech expert, Mr. Mayank Mathur, and our UK-qualified solicitor, Ms. Falguni Y. Parekh has got it all sorted!
• Avasa AI is such a software that lets migrants explore accommodation availability in the whole of the UK
• They cater to the requirements and budget of the person while offering first-hand area analysis and assisting the migrants to find their dream abode in the locations which they desire
• Avasa AI also passes a preliminary assessment check and provides honest feedback
• From the UK immigration point of view, we advise keeping all the required documents available, which are also valid and legal

That’s it to sort out the housing for immigrants in the UK!

Ms. Falguni Y. Parekh comes with 15+ years of expertise in all aspects of UK Immigration & Nationality Laws for Student, Family, and Business Immigration as well as EU Free Movement Law. She is often featured in media places like BBC World News, Chris Vine’s show for BBC Radio 2, The Guardian (UK), DNA, and Times of India to name a few. Her award-winning firm SmartMove2UK is a member of The Law Society and ILPA.

Legal rights of tenants in the UK. The law provides some protection for private rented tenants, which covers the:

• Housing conditions and disrepair
• Rights against eviction and harassment
• Rights to information and proper notice

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